basis

[US]/ˈbeɪsɪs/
[UK]/ˈbeɪsɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. bottom; foundation; main component; fundamental principle or rule.

Phrases & Collocations

basis for comparison

strong legal basis

scientific basis

basis for

theoretical basis

on basis of

basis function

design basis

basis weight

accrual basis

cash basis

dry basis

basis point

permanent basis

basis material

orthogonal basis

basis of accounting

collection basis

tax basis

Example Sentences

discrimination on the basis of colour.

the family is the basis of any healthy society.

it is wrong to prejudge an issue on the basis of speculation.

Don't evaluate a person on the basis of appearance.

The basis matrix B is unimodular.

What is the basis of your opinion?

The basis of this drink is orange juice.

We can't accept that as a basis for a decision.

The four operations are the basis of math.

trust is the only basis for a good working relationship.

on the basis of these statistics important decisions are made.

the information was used as the basis for decision.

the precepts which form the basis of the book.

such anecdotes cannot be a basis for generalization.

tickets will be sold on the same basis as in previous years.

people are appointed solely on the basis of merit.

The marriage on the basis of money is bound to break up.

On the basis of evidence we deduced that he was guilty.

Nothing can shake the basis for my belief.

Real-world Examples

Well, it seemed that my misgivings had had no basis.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

I’m sure... we’ve got all our bases covered.

Source: EnglishPod 1-50

Better yet, a nickname basis, Vitamin D.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Poles already had a basis for nationalism.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

They are the basis for the sentence.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

There was no basis for his arrest.

Source: NPR News May 2015 Compilation

Allergies do seem to have a genetic basis.

Source: Scientific Insights Bilingual Edition

Beijing says the reports have no scientific basis.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2020

That is the basis for fiscal income growth.

Source: CRI Online March 2018 Collection

This simple query is the very basis of academic life.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

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